Chief Financial Officer (Fractional) at LifeSiteNews

Contract Position (80 hours/month) Remote 6-Month Evaluation with 12-Month Renewal OptionAbout This OpportunityWere seeking an accomplished CPA with extensive CFO experience in non-profit turnarounds to serve as our Fractional Chief Financial Officer. This senior executive role requires 10 years of finance leadership including at least 5 years as CFO (or fractional CFO) of a 501(c)(3) organization with $2-5M annual revenue combined with a proven track record restoring financial stability and stakeholder confidence.This is a rare opportunity to step into a mission-critical leadership role at a pivotal moment for our pro-life pro-family Christian non-profit. Reporting directly to the CEO with a Full-Time Controller as your direct report youll lead our financial transformation from operational stabilization to strategic decision-making while serving as the trusted financial voice to our board and key stakeholders.The engagement offers senior executive autonomy in a fully remote setting with approximately 80 hours per month dedicated to rebuilding financial infrastructure restoring trust and positioning the organization for sustainable growth.What Youll LeadOrganizational Stabilization and Transformation (30%)Lead the transition to operational stability fiscal transparency and robust internal controlIdentify root causes of financial instability and implement corrective actions that restore confidenceEstablish comprehensive reporting frameworks and performance metrics that enable proactive board oversightClose all outstanding crisis items including insurance claims donor audit inquiries and board investigation follow-upsRebuild donor and board financial confidence through transparent reporting and proactive risk disclosureResolve outstanding insurance claims with carriersStrategic Decision-Making (30%)Serve as key advisor to the CEO and board on financial strategy risk management and capital allocationLead strategic forecasting and multi-year financial modeling to support informed decision-makingAlign financial strategy with organizational mission growth objectives and stakeholder expectationsDevelop scenario analyses and stress tests that prepare leadership for various futuresBoard Engagement and Decision Support (20%)Draft and present board motions resolutions and financial recommendations with clarity and precisionTranslate complex financial data into actionable executive summaries for board and stakeholder reviewCollaborate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with bylaws and fiduciary dutiesManage special board requests and investigations with discretion and thoroughnessServe as primary liaison with external HR consultants legal counsel and auditors ensuring independence from internal influenceLiquidity and Risk Management (15%)Continuously assess liquidity position to ensure adequate cash flow for operations balanced investments and contingenciesMonitor working capital debt levels and reserve funds to maintain financial resilienceEvaluate and optimize insurance portfolio (D&O business interruption cyber media liability property reputational risk)Monitor and mitigate payment processor risk (Stripe PayPal QGiv); develop contingency funding channelsStress-test donation revenue sources and develop diversification strategiesGovernance and Policy Development (5%)Design and implement financial policies internal controls and procedures that promote accountability and complianceEnsure policies respond to audit findings IRS/GAAP changes and evolving organizational needsChampion a culture of fiscal discipline and ethical stewardship across all departmentsPartner with external HR and legal consultants to align financial policies with HR compensation and conflict-of-interest frameworksEnsure finance appropriately supports employment-related matters including severance and transition agreementsWhat Makes You the Right FitEssential Qualifications:Active CPA license in good standing10 years of finance leadership including minimum 5 years as CFO (or fractional CFO) of a 501(c)(3) with $2-5M annual revenueProven track record turning around non-profit finance functions clean audits following prior issues restored board and donor confidenceDeep expertise in non-profit GAAP including Form 990 preparation and complianceHands-on experience managing diverse investment portfolios in non-profit context (equities fixed income precious metals cryptocurrency)Advanced financial modeling in Excel (multi-year forecasts scenario analysis liquidity stress tests) and PowerPoint mastery for board presentationsExpert proficiency in QuickBooks for multi-entity environments including cryptocurrency tracking and intercompany eliminationsUnderstanding of international payroll collaboration (ADP for UK and Canadian payroll) and multi-currency transactionsStrong governance background including drafting board motions and resolutions designing internal controls and segregation of dutiesExperience presenting to boards on financial reporting strategy and risk managementProven remote leadership of accounting and administrative teams (3 direct reports)Personal alignment with our mission: pro-life pro-family Christian worldview with ability to articulate how finance serves the missionWhat Sets You Apart:Youre energized by turnaround opportunities where your leadership creates visible lasting impactYou communicate financial complexity with clarity to diverse audiences from board members to donorsYou build trust through radical transparency and proactive risk disclosureYou lead with both strategic vision and hands-on execution capabilityYou understand that financial stewardship in ministry requires both technical excellence and moral integrityYou thrive in environments requiring independence sound judgment and courageous decision-makingWhat We OfferCompetitive fractional CFO compensation reflecting your expertise and the critical nature of this engagementSenior executive autonomy with approximately 80 hours per month and flexible schedulingFully remote position with complete location flexibility6-month evaluation period with option to renew for 12 months providing mutual assessment opportunityMission alignmentyour financial leadership directly advances Gods work and causes that matter deeplyDirect CEO partnership with clear mandate for transformation and board accessMeaningful legacy opportunityrestore financial health and position the organization for sustainable kingdom impactOur Commitment to YouWere at a defining moment in our organizations history. After a period of significant financial and operational challenges were committed to complete transformationnot cosmetic fixes but fundamental rebuilding of our financial infrastructure governance systems and stakeholder trust.We need a Fractional CFO who sees opportunity where others see obstacles someone with both the technical mastery to navigate complexity and the character to lead with integrity during restoration. Youll have full CEO and board support the authority to implement necessary changes and the satisfaction of knowing your leadership directly restores confidence in our mission and stewardship.Your success will be measured not just in clean audits and approved budgets but in restored donor confidence empowered board governance and a Controller equipped to sustain excellence long after your engagement concludes.If youre a CPA who believes financial leadership is ministry whos drawn to turnaround challenges rather than intimidated by them and who wants to leave a legacy of restored trust and renewed mission focuswe want to hear from you.Success Metrics (First Year)Your impact will be measured by tangible outcomes:Clean external audit with no material weaknessesBoard-approved 3-year financial model with appropriate liquidity bufferAll crisis items from July 2025 closed (insurance claims donor inquiries investigations)Monthly board financial reporting deck adopted as organizational standardController fully trained equipped and operating independently with your strategic oversightTo Apply:Please submit your resume cover letter and a brief statement (250 words or less) on how your faith informs your approach to financial stewardship to Required Experience:Chief Key Skills General Management,Access Control,Interior,Administration Support,Client Services,Computing Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1